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  • ExtremeGamer
    Extra Life 11/3/18
    • Jul 2002
    • 35299

    #2026
    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

    Originally posted by Bbucsfan
    I am very depressed now. So you think it would be a waste of money to get the converter? What do you mean be true HD? So it would not look like the pictures i see in Bestbuy or Circuit City?

    HOw much do you think i can get for this 10 year old 50" Mitsu'bitchy'?
    I really have no idea, I just don't see a 10 year old TV having the same type of HD circuits that the current generation of TV's have. Maybe that TV just upconverts pictures by using a fine tuing system or something, I really don't know.

    Unfortunately, probably not much.

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    • Heelfan71
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      • Jul 2002
      • 19940

      #2027
      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

      that tv does do 1080i. I would go over to www.avsforums.com and ask there. Pretty sure someone there has the same TV.
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      • Bbucsfan
        Pro
        • Jul 2002
        • 511

        #2028
        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

        Originally posted by Heelfan71
        that tv does do 1080i.
        ....Ok...so what does that mean? 1080i? i'm sorry, i am really lost when it comes to these things. Does this mean that i still have hope for good HD quality?!!!

        btw....where do i ask from the link you gave me....when ever i click on forums or anything else, it just takes me to their sponsored links page??
        Last edited by Bbucsfan; 05-25-2005, 04:11 PM.

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        • Heelfan71
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          • Jul 2002
          • 19940

          #2029
          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

          you still have hope. I gave your the wrong link:


          A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
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          • jrivera34
            MVP
            • Jul 2002
            • 1296

            #2030
            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

            Quick question. Sorry if it has been answered already.

            If I buy an HD Ready TV, will the xbox 360 produce true HD or would I need a HD setup box?

            Is a setup box only for TV stations, or does it able to dvd players, video game consoles, etc.

            Thanks in advance.

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            • SportsorDeath
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              • Jul 2002
              • 2870

              #2031
              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

              A set top box, or receiver, only concerns the broadcast side of things, not dvd's, game consoles or anything else. An STB is either going to be just one for receiving OTA channels from an antenna source, or a receiver provided by cable or satellite company.

              Basically, all HD ready means is that it can display an HD signal, but it still needs a source. In the 360's case, the source would be the system itself. You won't need anything else. Just hook it up via HDMI or component and you will be good to go.

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              • jrivera34
                MVP
                • Jul 2002
                • 1296

                #2032
                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                Originally posted by SportsorDeath
                A set top box, or receiver, only concerns the broadcast side of things, not dvd's, game consoles or anything else. An STB is either going to be just one for receiving OTA channels from an antenna source, or a receiver provided by cable or satellite company.

                Basically, all HD ready means is that it can display an HD signal, but it still needs a source. In the 360's case, the source would be the system itself. You won't need anything else. Just hook it up via HDMI or component and you will be good to go.
                Cool...thanks man!

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                • dagger55
                  No end in sight...
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 7907

                  #2033
                  Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                  ok hdtv question. im looking to get a hdtv for my next gen system, so ive started shopping around.

                  i found this one on bestbuy.com for $999 and free shipping


                  now i see where it says it broadcast images in 1080i, but it never talks about 720 anywhere. i have heard xbox 360 will show games in 720. does having 1080 automatcially mean it supports 720?

                  thanks

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                  • SportsorDeath
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 2870

                    #2034
                    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                    No, not at all. In fact, most TV's that display in 1080i do NOT also display in 720p. There are very few brands out there that will do both. On top of that, some will upconvert a 720p signal up to 1080i and some do not even do that, making it 1080i or nothing (well, 480p, which is still good, but nowhere near HD).

                    In the case of the tv you are looking at, it looks like anything not in native 1080i will be upconverted to it. However, it will not display a native 720p. So basically, everything is going to depend on how good the upconversion is on that tv. It may look decent, but it can also look lousy. In any case, it isnt going to be as good as something in its native resolution.

                    The XBox 360 will not just be 720p, though, so don't worry too much. I know it will support 1080i as well, but I am not sure if all games are going to be required to have both.

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                    • dagger55
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                      • Jul 2004
                      • 7907

                      #2035
                      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                      Originally posted by SportsorDeath
                      No, not at all. In fact, most TV's that display in 1080i do NOT also display in 720p. There are very few brands out there that will do both. On top of that, some will upconvert a 720p signal up to 1080i and some do not even do that, making it 1080i or nothing (well, 480p, which is still good, but nowhere near HD).

                      In the case of the tv you are looking at, it looks like anything not in native 1080i will be upconverted to it. However, it will not display a native 720p. So basically, everything is going to depend on how good the upconversion is on that tv. It may look decent, but it can also look lousy. In any case, it isnt going to be as good as something in its native resolution.

                      The XBox 360 will not just be 720p, though, so don't worry too much. I know it will support 1080i as well, but I am not sure if all games are going to be required to have both.
                      thanks for the info.

                      so in your opinion, is that a good buy if im getting it basically for gaming, or do i need to look for a 720 tv?

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                      • ExtremeGamer
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                        #2036
                        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                        Originally posted by dagger55
                        thanks for the info.

                        so in your opinion, is that a good buy if im getting it basically for gaming, or do i need to look for a 720 tv?
                        Good price, nice looking set. I'm a CRT fan, but if you have a nice size room, a RPT will work nice. 46" is a hefty size.

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                        • dagger55
                          No end in sight...
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 7907

                          #2037
                          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                          Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                          Good price, nice looking set. I'm a CRT fan, but if you have a nice size room, a RPT will work nice. 46" is a hefty size.
                          ive mainly been looking at sony and samsung. how does toshiba stack up quality wise to those two?

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                          • mjb2124
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                            • Aug 2002
                            • 13649

                            #2038
                            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                            Originally posted by dagger55
                            ive mainly been looking at sony and samsung. how does toshiba stack up quality wise to those two?
                            I only have experience with a Samsung DLP, but I would think that you can't go wrong with any of those 3 brands.

                            I found out quickly that it's tough reading about these sets on the internet because you have fanboys of certain brands (just like we have fanboys for consoles and fanboys of certain game publishers etc....). You gotta weigh that when you read about this stuff. Some people just want to feel better about there purchase so they cut down every other manufacturer.

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                            • ExtremeGamer
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                              • Jul 2002
                              • 35299

                              #2039
                              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                              Toshiba is a very good brand. No doubt. I own both Sony and Samsung and love both sets and companies for HDTV. But I've seen excellent Toshiba's and Hitachi makes a killer HDTV as well.

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                              • dagger55
                                No end in sight...
                                • Jul 2004
                                • 7907

                                #2040
                                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                                thanks for the info guys.... i decided to buy it, and it will be here a week from today....
                                time to go and get my hd cables for my xbox...

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